WHITE CARD Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield WHITE CARD facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. What colour scaffold tag means the scaffold is safe for use? → Green
2. Which is the MOST effective level of the hierarchy of controls? → Elimination
3. What class of harness is required for fall arrest work? → Class P full-body harness
4. When should personal protective equipment (PPE) be inspected? → Before each use for damage, wear or defects
5. What Australian Standard covers safety signage in workplaces? → AS 1319
6. What fire safety standard covers extinguisher inspection on construction sites? → AS 1851
7. How many first aiders should a high-risk construction site have? → One per 25 workers as recommended by the WHS Code of Practice
8. Why should you report all incidents and near misses, even minor ones? → So hazards can be identified and fixed before they cause serious harm
9. What colour indicates a mandatory safety sign in Australia? → Blue circle with white symbol
10. A safety guard on a grinding machine has been removed. What should the worker do? → Do not use the machine until the guard is replaced or repaired
11. At what wind speed should work at heights generally cease? → 40 km/h or as per risk assessment
12. Which of the following construction plant requires an operator to hold a High Risk Work (HRW) licence in Australia? → Tower crane
13. Before manually lifting a heavy item, what should you do first? → Assess the load and consider using a mechanical aid or a team lift
14. What is the maximum penalty for a Category 1 WHS offence for a body corporate? → AUD 3 million
15. What does the White Card (CPCWHS1001) certify that you have completed? → General construction induction training
16. What is the correct angle for setting up a portable ladder? → 75 degrees (4:1 ratio)
17. How often must a pre-start inspection be performed on construction plant? → Before each use or at the start of each operator's shift
18. When must a rescue plan be in place for work at heights? → Before any work at heights begins
19. What colour and shape is a mandatory (must-do) safety sign in Australia? → Blue circle with white symbol
20. What is the maximum free-fall distance for a fall arrest system? → 2 metres
21. Why is silica dust (from cutting concrete, bricks or tiles) dangerous? → Breathing it in can cause serious lung disease such as silicosis
22. If you find or suspect asbestos in a building, what should you do? → Stop work, leave it undisturbed and report it to your supervisor
23. What type of hazard does silica dust represent? → Chemical/health hazard causing silicosis and lung cancer
24. What is the most common cause of fatalities on Australian construction sites? → Falls from height
25. Before working near electrical wiring or equipment, what should you assume? → That all wires are live and dangerous unless proven otherwise
26. What type of ladder must NOT be used near electrical hazards? → Aluminium or other metal ladders
27. What is the role of toolbox talks on construction sites? → Brief safety discussions about specific hazards and controls relevant to the current work
28. How should a harness be stored? → Hung in a clean, dry, ventilated area away from chemicals, heat, and UV
29. If you are asked to do a task you believe is unsafe, what should you do? → Raise the concern with your supervisor and not carry out unsafe work
30. What does 'risk' mean in WHS terms? → The likelihood and consequence of harm occurring from a hazard